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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #50 on: December 20, 2011, 09:44:08 am »
Unfortunatley I too have lost all faith in them, I shall continue to build the kit and will scratch build the parts I dont have.  I have e-mailed and rang numerous times, at one point Adrian answered and asked me to ring back at a specific time, I did so but yet again no reply.  It seems if you are not "one of the few" then you stand little chance of getting what you need. I dont think I will be bothering anymore....

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #51 on: December 20, 2011, 02:25:27 pm »
Quote from: 6705russell on December 20, 2011, 09:44:08 am
Unfortunatley I too have lost all faith in them, I shall continue to build the kit and will scratch build the parts I dont have.  I have e-mailed and rang numerous times, at one point Adrian answered and asked me to ring back at a specific time, I did so but yet again no reply.  It seems if you are not "one of the few" then you stand little chance of getting what you need. I dont think I will be bothering anymore....

Russ

or me Russ, I lost faith years ago, when I was trying to get parts from them. never again.
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #52 on: December 20, 2011, 04:38:51 pm »
I think the main problem with Speedline is they are getting "too popular" at present, and they are loosing orders that have been placed. Seems they dont have an order book, or know who ordered what and when. I placed an order for a window kit 7 weeks ago, chased them after 4 weeks, then recieved a kit for a severn class [wanted mersey] and got loads of excuses for mistake.
 I did find that they rarely answer emails. and YEs, you do have to persevere with phone calls, even to the point of leaving messages on both the landline and mobile numbers.

The build's looking great, keep up the terriffic work!
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #53 on: December 21, 2011, 07:00:12 pm »
Russ,
Just been giong over your build,
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Is the Simonize acrylic spray you used an red primer?
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #54 on: December 23, 2011, 05:25:28 pm »
Yes, I have changed over to Simoniz as opposed to the other makes as it seems to spray on better and the red primer is slightly paler, been busy sorting other matters the past few days but Barrys Model Lettering sent me some replacement decals as the first "RNLI" on the side of the wheelhouse were a little oversized, this is the first time he as had to do this style of livery though!

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #55 on: December 23, 2011, 08:33:00 pm »
Just a quick point on the decal sizes, this was not Barry's mistake, I gave the him the wrong dimensions.. :embarrassed:

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #56 on: December 25, 2011, 05:04:16 pm »
Looking very good Russ. I think RNLI should have kept the older markings, not much for the new livery personally. Sorry guys as I've not been on here much lately, had my hands full lately, lol. Dave.  %)
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #57 on: December 25, 2011, 07:52:13 pm »
Managed to get the afternoon in the workshop to make the main mast array.... ;)

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #58 on: December 26, 2011, 11:54:23 am »

That's very tidy.  Are you going to run electric wires up through?

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #59 on: December 26, 2011, 02:15:59 pm »
No, on the outside as per real boat Ken....
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #60 on: December 26, 2011, 04:42:24 pm »
Quote from: 6705russell on December 26, 2011, 02:15:59 pm
No, on the outside as per real boat Ken....

I like it   :-)) :-))

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #61 on: December 26, 2011, 06:46:19 pm »
Mast finished and sprayed, finished off the Aerial supports, next job is to sort the fittings on the stern, trim flaps etc....
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #62 on: December 29, 2011, 05:56:31 pm »
Decided to add some detail to the bridge to see what it would look like, turned out ok....

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #63 on: December 29, 2011, 07:36:52 pm »
Hi Russ
your finish is looking great, and the detail superb, I just hope mine will come somthing near.
What colour have you put on the duck board on the bridge floor.
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #64 on: December 29, 2011, 09:01:39 pm »
Thanks Gerard

The grating is just grey primer with a satin lacquer applied...

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #65 on: December 29, 2011, 09:35:33 pm »
Thanks for that
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #66 on: December 29, 2011, 11:26:25 pm »
That looks immense, Russ. Great building as usual. You make me very jealous  <:(
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #67 on: December 30, 2011, 07:46:30 pm »
Thanks, not had much time today with work getting in the way, made some of the hand/grab rails but waiting for some bolts before they can be fixed to the supertructure....
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #68 on: January 02, 2012, 06:03:18 pm »
Hiab and base made up ready for for fitting oncer the hydraulic hoses have been positioned..
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #69 on: January 03, 2012, 12:44:39 am »
Hi what do you prime the brass items with before you top coat as I often find that the paint comes off brass very easy if knocked.

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #70 on: January 03, 2012, 06:43:56 am »
Hi John

I use Etch Primer for bare metal, better adhesion than normal primer...

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #71 on: January 03, 2012, 07:43:55 am »

How does Etch Primer work?
 
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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #72 on: January 03, 2012, 08:03:13 am »
It contains Phosphoric acid which chemically eats into the metal..

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #73 on: January 03, 2012, 08:59:43 am »
Russ, Fantastic work as ever.

What are you using for the s.s. bolt heads that you have put around the Hiab base? Where did you buy them?

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Re: Speedline 1/12 Severn build.
« Reply #74 on: January 03, 2012, 10:07:33 am »
Hi Chris

The bolt heads are from Speedline, unfortunately I dont think these are available anymore but Adrian does do a stainless etch set to replacee them..

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